7dpo progesterone at 9.7. Is this low?

[moter98]

Yes the dr I went to is an OB, specializing in infertility. I always thought that meant he was a FS. He is a great dr, just not a people person. But that's a whole long story. He did do IUI for my brother and SIL, worked first time and they had a girl. They went back to him for number two and 10 months later she is pregnant with triplets! I was really expecting him to give me the help he gave them. I do have a son already conceived naturally. That and the chemicals I'm guessing are why he is not very concerned about my infertility issue. I'm gonna research the clinic info to and see if any of the other drs specialize in fertility. There's got to be one somewhere!

 

[OperationBbyO]

My midwife has been running all of my tests so far. She wants to refer me to an RE because we are part of a major southern medical center and they want everything referred out to specialist. (bleh.) However, I graduated from nursing school with my MW and I have known her for years so I have asked her to do everything within her scope before she sends me away. Sadly she will only take me as far as clomid.

Today was 7dpo bloodwork and my MW did progesterone, prolactin, TSH, and a CMP. She ordered an ultrasound to check for fibroids and endo. And obviously she got my progesterone levels before she put me on supplements.

You for sure don't have to have someone who specializes in fertility to run a few tests. I know I haven't been TTC as long as most of the ladies in this section and I can't imagine how frustrating it must be to not get any answers. ((HUG)) I'm already frustrated at 6 months and I'm much farther on my journey to discovering the problem than most people at this stage.

What if you went to your regular GP and asked him to order a 7dpo progesterone level and explained that you REALLY REALLY want it to ease your mind? That's how I asked......under the guise of "easing my mind." Then I could be all "OMG, look at that huge glaring progesterone problem right there!!"

Underhanded. Yes. Effective. Yes.

If you GP says yes, ask to tack on the other blood tests I mentioned and throw in a cholesterol while you're at it. It's always something good to know.

 

[moter98]

I'm sure I could see my GP. Not going to do that quite yet. I did order that at home progesterone test that I will take 7dpo this cycle. I'm gonna wait and see what that comes back at. It was only $40 for the test, cheaper than what I pay for it at the dr's office even. If it comes back low again, or lower, I will be booking an appt. with another OB or my GP. I don't think I'll be going back to the dr i just saw unless I have another loss or waited 6 more months.